Interstar Technologies to Launch Network Fax Server for Linux

Montreal, Quebec, Feb 28, 2000

Interstar Technologies Inc. (Interstar Technologies), a leading developer of advanced fax solutions, today announced that a Linux version of its flagship product LightningFAX is slated for general release in March. A beta release is currently available on the Interstar Technologies web site. LightningFAX is an award-winning enterprise fax solution that gives businesses the power to fax-enable their entire network, allowing users to send and receive faxes through their PC’s and through almost any e-mail application.

“Based on demand and feedback from current customers and partners, Linux was an essential addition to our LightningFAX product line,” said Michael DiPerno, president of Interstar Technologies. “We recognize that Linux is becoming an extremely strong operating system in the business world, and Interstar has always been committed to anticipating and meeting market needs.”

Market research firm International Data Corporation recently found that Linux accounted for 25% of all server operating systems installed in 1999. This is a significant jump over the 1998 figure of 16%. IDC had projected that the Linux server OS would be No. 2 worldwide only in 2002 or 2003. Breathing down the neck of Windows NT, Linux achieved No. 2 status in 1999. This is good news for companies that port enterprise server applications to Linux, like Interstar Technologies has done with LightningFAX.

LightningFAX is a client/server network fax solution that lets users send and receive faxes directly through their computers and through almost any e-mail application. In addition to Linux, LightningFAX supports Windows NT, IBM AIX and Sun Solaris. Available in English, French, Italian, German, and Japanese, LightningFAX handles up to 960 lines per server and unlimited users. The server database handles up to three million fax messages at a time. LightningFAX supports Brooktrout, Dialogic/GammaLink and Natural Microsystems fax boards, as well as a variety of standard fax modems. Available modules include the Gateway modules, the ActiveX Toolkit, the API Toolkit, and the SAP R/3 module.

The Linux-based LightningFAX server component supports Red Hat Linux 6.1 and Dialogic/GammaLink CPi/400 and CPi/200 PCI fax boards. A Web-based Linux client is available, but users can also opt for the Windows 95, 98 or NT client.

Interstar Technologies, headquartered in Montreal, Canada, is devoted to setting the standard for superior, powerful and cost-effective network fax messaging solutions. The company enjoys global recognition, distribution spanning five continents, and a client base that includes both Fortune 500 companies and government organizations. Interstar Technologies has forged a significant position in the fax and data messaging marketplace through strategic alliances with core computer technology companies such as IBM Corporation, Dialogic (an Intel company), Brooktrout Technology, and Active Voice Corporation.

Interstar Technologies is a privately held corporation located at 5835 Verdun Ave., 3rd Floor, Montreal, Quebec, H4H 1M1, Canada. The corporate offices can be reached at + 1 (514) 766-1668; fax: +1 (514) 766-1439; e-mail: xmediusfax.info@sagemcom.com. The company’s web address is xmediusfax.sagemcom.com.

For more information, please contact:
Peter Godber
Interstar Technologies Inc.
Phone: (514) 732-4318
xmediusfax.info@sagemcom.com